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The *Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon* states: For hard lesions, use reduction; for retained pathogens, use purgation; for knotted accumulations, use dispersion; for stagnant qi, use unblocking; for protruding conditions, use deprivation; for draining conditions, use suppression. Human Qi and Blood circulate throughout the body, ensuring free flow without stagnation. If emotions such as anger or joy are unregulated, or if excessive worry and overthinking occur, it leads to Qi stagnation and Blood coagulation, resulting in this disease. This condition belongs to the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian (Zú Yángmíng Wèi Jīng) and the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel). Qi condenses in the upper part, while Blood fails to flow downward, so it often manifests in areas with loose skin such as the neck, nape, abdomen, and hypochondrium. Over time, Qi and Blood gradually decline, losing their ability to attack pathogens. There are five types of Ying (Goiter): Rou Ying (Flesh Goiter), Jin Ying (Sinew Goiter), Xue Ying (Blood Goiter), Qi Ying (Qi Goiter), and Shi Ying (Stone Goiter). There are six types of Liu (Tumor): Gu Liu (Bone Tumor), Zhi Liu (Fat Tumor), Rou Liu (Flesh Tumor), Jin Liu (Sinew Tumor), Xue Liu (Blood Tumor), and Shi Liu (Stone Tumor). Among these two categories, only Qi Ying can be resolved, and Zhi Liu can be ruptured; other syndromes should not be treated aggressively. It is frequently observed that pus and blood leak endlessly after ulceration, ultimately becoming incurable. To resolve internally via herbal medicine, salty substances must be used to soften hardness, rich flavors should be avoided, and sexual intercourse must be abstained from.

Main Formula: Hai Zao (Sargassum Herba), Dan Cao (Radix Gentianae), Hai Ge Ke (Concha Arcae), Tong Cao (Medulla Tetrapanacis), Kun Bu (Thallus Laminariae/Kelp), Ku Fan (Alumen Exsiccatum), Song Luo (Ramulus Usneae) (each 3 liang); Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae) (each 7 qian). Grind all into fine powder, add 1 liang of wheat flour. Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with wine, three times daily.

Secretly Transmitted Mu Xiang San: Treats all kinds of Ying, Liu, and scrofula-like nodules.

Zhu Yan Zi (Seven pig gallbladders, dried over a lamp flame, ground into fine powder), Hai Piao Xiao (Os Sepiae), Nan Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Qing Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae), Shen Qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata), Mai Ya (Frumentum Germinatum Sorghi), Hai Er Cha (Catechu) (each 5 qian); Xiong Huang (Realgar), Chen Sha (Cinnabaris) (each 2 qian).

Grind all into powder. Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with wine before sleep, then lie down immediately. Avoid speaking, anger, and sexual intercourse. Repeatedly proven effective.

Simple Prescription: Eliminates tumors.

Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Hai Zao (Sargassum Herba) (equal parts, ground into powder). Place in the palm, lick occasionally, and swallow with saliva.

Another method: Fresh Nan Xing (Rhizoma Arisaematis Cum Bile) (pounded into paste), or dry Nan Xing ground into powder, mixed with vinegar to form a paste. First, prick the area densely with a small needle, then apply the paste.

Another method: Long-term intake of La Fan Wan (Wax and Alum Pill) is effective. (Formula see Surgery section). Or take Kun Bu (Thallus Laminariae/Kelp) (1 qian, ground), wrapped in cotton, soaked in vinegar, and held in the mouth to swallow the juice frequently.

Young Hai Zao (Sargassum Herba) and Kun Bu (Thallus Laminariae/Kelp), soaked in wine or mixed with vinegar, can be eaten as common dishes. Long-term consumption eliminates Ying, Liu, and nodules.